Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Irwin (S), accounting for 44.3% (1,620 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 457 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Irwin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Irwin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Irwin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,620
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
1,620
44.3%
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
686
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
686
18.8%
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
523
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
523
14.3%
-5.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
458
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
458
12.5%
+3.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
118
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
118
3.2%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
53
1.4%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
51
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
51
1.4%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
27
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
27
0.7%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
19
0.5%
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
18
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
0.5%
+0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+457
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-232
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
-170
-5.1pp
Not stated
+149
+3.9pp
Uniting Church
-52
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-19
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Irwin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,620 | 44.3% | 45.6% | 1,163 | 32.5% | 33.8% | +457 | +11.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 686 | 18.8% | 11.3% | 918 | 25.7% | 16.4% | -232 | -6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 523 | 14.3% | 15.7% | 693 | 19.4% | 19.3% | -170 | -5.1pp |
| Not stated | 458 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 309 | 8.6% | 12.4% | +149 | +3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 118 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 170 | 4.8% | 3.2% | -52 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 56 | 1.6% | 3.3% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 51 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 70 | 2.0% | 1.4% | -19 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 27 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 34 | 1.0% | 1.0% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 0.5% | 1.6% | 21 | 0.6% | 1.8% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 18 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 16 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,578 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +79 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.